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How to Cope with an Allergy
by Kurtus Alamentio
http://www.allergye.com

Things that lead to allergy in humans are commonly known as
allergens. In the presence of an allergen our body will
react by pumping out histamine and the result is swelling
and itching on our skin. Sufferers may have a rash, short
breathing or coughing. Pharmaceuticals that combat
allergies contain an antihistamine to counter the problem.

Anyone can suffer from allergies. For some people the
allergies come and go, whilst others suffer all year round.
Of course some allergies are seasonal, such as hay fever
which appears in spring and summer. Some people can be
allergic to the tree pollens that exist in spring but they
might not be allergic to the grass pollens that tend to
predominate in summer.

Some people have allergic conditions such as dermatitis,
asthma and eczema whilst others are allergic to different
medications, foods, detergents, or their pets. The list is
almost endless.

It is worth the effort of tracking down the culprit if you
are an allergy sufferer, though it is not always easy. It
requires a small amount of detective work - maybe some
times of day are worse than others - take a note of
anything you notice. Outside or inside, at work or at home?
(Maybe you are allergic to work!)

Try keeping a food diary for a while as food intolerances
are often the hardest things to identify. Also keep a diary
of symptoms. For example some people who suffer from hay
fever get itchy eyes more at certain times of the day and
have sore throats at other times.

Allergens fill any normal home. Pets, as we mentioned, are
a common cause. The allergen is usually the dead skin that
animals (including humans) shed. So one helpful course of
action is to wash the pets often. Okay, the cat is not
going to like it so you can try a through wiping with a
soaking towel! Ban them from certain rooms, particularly
the bedroom if you are allergic to them.

Some of the allergens are harder to spot. Housemites are
miniscule and make their homes in our soft furnishings and
rugs. Washing and regularly airing all our bedding is a
good idea for this reason. And vacuuming several times a
week.

If you or a loved one suffers from summer and spring
hayfever then keep the windows to the bedroom tightly
closed. This means you will need to air the bedding
elsewhere - another room with windows open but internal
doors shut. While we talk about bedding, go for manmade
(easy to wash and does not contain feathers, which trigger
some allergies).

If you've found that dust is the problem it might be worth
investing in a special vacuum cleaner as regular vacuum
cleaners can just stir up more dust. In the meantime you
can wipe soft furnishings with a damp cloth to remove dust
without stirring it up.

It is a good idea to avoid drying clothes indoors but if
you have no alternative try to keep the drying rooms well
ventilated. Houses that are steamy are unhealthy and can
also produce mildew on the window sills - this is also an
allergen. However, whilst it might seem a lot of work, all
these tips are good for a healthy home whether you have
allergies or not.

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